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Woman and Child on Horseback
- Photograph by
- Lyons, Roderick J., American, born 1950
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded 1984
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4000pixels × 6000pixels (4000 × 6000 cm)
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- 1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 2013
- Description
- A digital image of an unidentified woman and child riding a horse at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo held at the Industry Hills California Equestrian Center in July 2013. The woman is holding the reigns and is wearing a white cowgirl hat, pink shirt and jeans. The child, a young girl, is sitting in front of the woman and is wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. The horse is a brown horse with a white star and stripe down the front of its nose and a white patch on its wither. Additional unidentified men are riding horses behind the woman in the background. Spectators are visible on the right side of the photograph.
- Topic
- African American
- American West
- Children
- Recreation
- Sports
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Lyons
- Object number
- 2016.116.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Lyons
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- Bill Pickett Black Rodeo
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Olympic swim suit and bag used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics
- Created by
- Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
- Worn by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Medium
- 2a: nylon and spandex;
- 2b: plastic with ink
- Dimensions
- H x W (.2a Swim suit): 29 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (74.9 × 36.2 cm)
- H x W (.2b Speedo bag): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2016
- Caption
- Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
- Description
- Speedo swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel with plastic bag.
- .2a The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a scoop neckline, and is navy with blue, red, white, and gold. The top half of the swimsuit has blue, red, and white areas that blend together. There are five (5) small white stars on each side. There is a white Speedo logo at the top on the proper right side. On the proper left side there is a white “USA” with a red outline. There are gold lines on either side of the swimsuit, starting at the armpit and going down the leg. The design moves in towards the ribs and flares back out again to the hips in an hourglass shape. There is a white Speedo logo at the bottom on the proper left leg. The straps are navy and textured and feature a chevron pattern.
- The gold lines are also on the back of the swimsuit and cross into an “X” shape in the center. The swimsuit has a racerback. There is a white label with black text and a QR code on the left and a red, white, and blue American flag logo on the right.
- The interior of the legs have red bands around the bottom. In the interior of the swimsuit there are several black bands with red text which reads [LAND OF THE FREE HOME OF THE BRAVE] with a Speedo logo.
- There is a white manufacturer’s label with black text inside the swimsuit. There is a Speedo logo along with information about materials, sizing, and trademark and copyright.
- .2b The clear plastic bag has black text on the front which reads [speedo {logo} / Fastskin / Developed by aqualab / {logo}]. There is upside down black handwriting which reads [Semi -> 100 free / Finals -> 100 free / Semi -> 50 free]. There is a white sticker with black text in the proper top left corner. It reads [LZR X CLOSED BACK KN / 7708801 / 410 / SIZE: 26] with a barcode. There is an opening at the bottom with two white snap buttons. There is a warning label on the back. It is a black rectangular outline with black text inside. The text reads [WARNING: / ONLY TO BE USED / BY WORLD CLASS / ATHLETES!]. There is another warning along the side in small black text. There is a black Fastskin tag inside the bag. The tag features the Speedo website, and trademark information.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Clothing and dress
- Olympics
- Sports
- United States--History--2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pinback button for the New York Black Yankees
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- New York Black Yankees, American, 1932 - 1948
- Medium
- Ink, metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1 11/16 x 1/4 in. (4.3 x 0.7 cm)
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1932 - 1948
- Description
- Black Yankee Baseball Stars button with metal pin back. The front of the button is designed to look like a baseball with a white background and blue seams. Red text at the center reads "BLACK YANKEE BASEBALL STARS."
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.171.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Jersey for the St. Louis Cardinals worn by Curt Flood
- Manufactured by
- Rawlings, American, founded 1887
- Worn by
- Flood, Curtis Charles, American, 1938 - 1997
- Subject of
- St. Louis Cardinals, American, founded 1881
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, rayon thread, felt, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (on form): 33 1/4 × 25 × 12 in. (84.5 × 63.5 × 30.5 cm)
- H x W (flat): 33 1/2 × 21 in. (85.1 × 53.3 cm)
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1966
- Description
- This baseball jersey was game worn by Curt Flood in 1966 playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. The jersey is short-sleeved and collarless. It is made from a white synthetic fabric and closes down the center front using seven (7) pearlized white plastic buttons. The word "Cardinals" is embroidered in red rayon thread across the front chest with a gold tree limb above it and two (2) cardinals sitting on the limb. The embroidery goes across the front opening. The number "21" in red and blue felt is sewn at the proper right side below the embroidery. A red Rawlings manufacturer's label is sewn at the proper left side near the hem with an additional white label sewn just above the hem and below the red label containing care information. Red and blue felt letters and numbers are sewn on the back shoulders reading "FLOOD / 21". The jersey is not lined.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Clothing and dress
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.211.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson
- Created by
- Arcus - Simplex - Brown, Inc., American, founded 1945
- Subject of
- Patterson, Floyd, American, 1935 - 2006
- Ingemar Johansson, Swedish, 1932 - 2009
- Yankee Stadium, American, 1923 - 2008
- Rosensohn Enterprises, Inc., American
- Rosensohn, William, American
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 1/2 x 7 in. (6.4 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- tickets
- Place depicted
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 25, 1959
- Description
- Ticket to the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. The ticket is purple with black and red printed text. The text appears both horizontally and vertically on the ticket. The horizontal text on the left side of the ticket begins “YANKEE STADIUM / 161ST & RIVER AVENUE…”
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- United States--History--1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.219.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Seat from Griffith Stadium
- Manufactured by
- American Seating Company, American, founded 1886
- Used by
- Griffith Stadium, 1911 - 1965
- Subject of
- Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
- Medium
- paint on wood , metal and brass (alloy)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Seat Up): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 20 1/4 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 51.4 cm, 16.8 kg)
- H x W x D (Seat Down): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 22 1/2 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 57.2 cm, 16.8 kg)
- Type
- seating furniture
- Place used
- Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Description
- A single seat from Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. The seat is wood and metal painted blue, with remnants of green underneath. There is a brass plaque mounted on center of interior seat backing that reads: [GRIFFITH STADIUM / 1920-1961 / HOME OF THE WASHINGTON / SENATORS]. The proper right leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [PAT. NO 2246160 / MADE / IN / U.S.A.]. The proper left leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [3490 / X / LEV].
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Baseball
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.90.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Spirit of Youth
16mm motion picture film of Spirit of Youth- Directed by
- Fraser, Harry L., American, 1889 - 1974
- Written by
- Hoerl, Arthur, American, 1891 - 1968
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Harris, Edna Mae, American, 1910 - 1997
- Moreland, Mantan, American, 1902 - 1973
- Medium
- 16mm Film (a): acetate film;
- 16mm Film (b): acetate film
- Dimensions
- Duration: 65 Minutes
- Length (Film Reel 1): 1300 Feet
- Length (Film Reel 2): 1100 Feet
- Type
- motion pictures (information artifacts)
- Place filmed
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1938
- Caption
- "Spirit of You" is a dramatic film based on the life of American heavyweight boxer Joe Louis. The lead character, Joe Thomas, is played by Joe Louis himself.
- Description
- 2015.167.19.1ab: 16mm black and white films.
- Jefferson Thomas, a black foundry worker, is seriously injured when a heavy castor falls on his legs. No longer able to support his family, Jefferson's young son, Joe, decides to leave school and take a job. Many years later, Joe, now grown, gives his family all his savings and leaves Birmingham to make something of himself. Joe hitchhikes to Detroit, where he gets a job as a dishwasher and meets Creighton "Crickie" Fitzgibbons. When Crickie and Joe lose their jobs, they find work at a storage and shipping company, but are soon fired from the job when a foreman hits Crickie and Joe knocks him out with one punch. Impressed with his fighting abilities, Crickie encourages Joe to enter the Golden Gloves boxing tournament, and he is soon billed in the newspapers as the 'Dark Destroyer'. After winning the finals, manager Frankie Walburn offers to handle him as a professional. Joe accepts after consulting with his mother Nora, who now lives in the city, and who tells him to be honest and fair. As Joe wins bouts, Flora Bailey, a nightclub singer at the Bluebird Cafe´, who is in cahoots with gambler Duke Emblin, takes an interest in him. Their involvement worries Frankie, whose concern that he is ignoring his training antagonizes Joe. When Mary and Joe's sister Eleanor, visit Flora, they implore her to help get Joe back on track, but because Duke is now betting against Joe, Flora encourages his nightlife and drinking. Joe is knocked out in a match, and as he prepares for the heavyweight championship bout against Jack Stanley, he confesses to Flora that he loves Mary. When Flora sees that he does not have his heart in the fight, she brings Mary, now a schoolteacher, to the ring, and her presence spurs Joe to defeat Stanley in a knockout. Afterwards, he and Mary are guests of honor at a banquet at which Flora sings"
- Source: AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Accessed on August 12, 2016 (http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=2226)
- Consists of: 16mm Flim (a).
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Families
- Race films
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman
- Object number
- 2015.167.19.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Nieman Film Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Digital image of Lou Brock at Fenway Park
- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Brock, Lou, American, born 1939
- Unidentified Man or Men
- St. Louis Cardinals, American, founded 1881
- Boston Red Sox, American, founded 1901
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3468pixels × 5050pixels
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 11, 1967
- Description
- An image of Lou Brock running towards a base during Game 6 of the World Series at Fenway Park. Brock, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, is mid-stride. A baseball is just ahead of him in his path. Another player slides in the background. There are spectators visible in the stands behind the play.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- Baseball
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1950 Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship Belt awarded to Ezzard Charles
- Issued by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Medium
- cloth , leather , brass (alloy) , enamel , elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 11/16 × 43 5/16 × 1 in. (17 × 110 × 2.5 cm)
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950
- Description
- 1950 Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship Belt awarded to Ezzard Charles. Elasticated belt consisting of bands of red, white and blue fabric over gold backing. Both ends are leather with three straps and three buckles for fastening. Large central brass plate and three smaller plates on either side all depicted with right facing eagles on top. Center plate reads [The RING / MAGAZINE / AWARD / WORLD / HEAVYWEIGHT / CHAMPIONSHIP / WON BY / EZZARD CHARLES]. The three plates to the left read [DEFEATED / JOE WALCOTT / 15 ROUNDS N.B.A. TITLE / JUNE 22, 1949 / IN / CHICAGO], [KNOCKED OUT / GUS LESNEVICH / 7 ROUNDS / AUG. 10, 1949 / IN / NEW YORK], and [DEFEATED / JOE LOUIS / IN / 15 ROUNDS]. The three plates to the right read [AT / YANKEE STADIUM / NEW YORK / SEPT. 27, / 1950] (plate is continuation of plate on other side of center plate), [KNOCKED OUT / PATVALENTINO / 8 ROUND / OCT 14 1949 / IN SAN FRANCISCO], and [KNOCKED OUT / FREDDY BESHORE / 14 ROUNDS / AUG 15, 1950 / IN / BUFFALO].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Boxing trunks worn by Evander Holyfield
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Worn by
- Holyfield, Evander, American, born 1962
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (on form): 19 3/8 × 12 × 8 1/2 in. (49.2 × 30.5 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1989
- Description
- Red and white boxing shorts worn by Evander Holyfield. Shorts are predominantly red with a white stripe on both sides. The waist band is white with a white label with black type that reads: [®/EVERLAST/MADE IN U.S.A.]. White embroidered type at bottom of shorts' front reads: [Real-Deal/Holyfield].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Clothing and dress
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.120.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pennant for the New York Black Yankees
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- New York Black Yankees, American, 1932 - 1948
- Medium
- paint on felt
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/2 x 29 1/4 x 1/4 in. (19.1 x 74.3 x 0.6 cm)
- Type
- pennants
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1932 - 1948
- Description
- Triangular New York Black Yankees felt baseball pennant. The pennant is primarily made of green felt with a strip of yellow felt stitched to the left edge and four purple felt tassels. There is a screen-printed image of a baseball diamond and white text on the green felt that reads "N.Y. BLACK YANKEES."
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.171.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ticket to a championship boxing match between Joe Louis and Jim Braddock
- Created by
- Arcus Ticket, Co., American
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Jim Braddock, American, 1905 - 1974
- Foley, Joe, American
- Comiskey Park, 1910 - 1990
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 9/16 x 7 1/16 in. (6.5 x 17.9 cm)
- Type
- tickets
- Place depicted
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 22, 1937
- Description
- Ticket to the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Joe Louis and Jim Braddock. The ticket is yellow and white with two green diagonal stripes. The text on the ticket is black ink. A black-and-white image of Jim Braddock appears on the left side of the ticket at center. A black-and-white image of Joe Louis appears on the right side of the ticket at center. The text at the center of the ticket reads “JIM BRADDOCK / VS. JOE LOUIS / 15 ROUNDS / TUES., JUNE 22, 1937 / 8:15 P. M.”
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- United States--History--1933-1945
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.219.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The Hampton Student Vol. XI No. 3
- Published by
- Hampton University, American, founded 1868
- Subject of
- The Hampton Student, American
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 6 3/4 in. (25.4 x 17.1 cm)
- Type
- newspapers
- Place depicted
- Hampton, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 15, 1921
- Description
- A student and alumni newspaper for the Hampton Institute. The newspaper consist of black print on twenty-two pages of white paper. This issue looks at Hampton's athletics.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.54.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Document of biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- biographies
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald, partner of Chris Dundee in Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side. Dundee and MacDonald jointly promoted the Liston vs. Clay match.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Temporary pass for the Miami Beach Convention Center
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper , plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. (5.7 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place depicted
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1983
- Description
- Pink and blue badge (2012.123.3a) within a plastic case with a metal clip (2012123.3b). The badge reads: [Miami Beach / Convention Center / Temporary / Pass].
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nat Fleischer's The Ring Record Book
- Published by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Written by
- Fleischer, Nat, American, 1887 - 1972
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Published by
- Ring Book Shop, Inc., American
- Medium
- ink on paper , cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (23.5 x 16.5 x 2.9 cm)
- Type
- books
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1951
- Description
- A 1951 edition of Nat Fleischer's The Ring Record Book, a boxing encyclopedia. The cloth hard-bound book has a sienna colored cover with black lettering along the upper half.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Postcard of Buck Leonard Baseball Hall of Fame plaque
- Created by
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
- Printed by
- Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
- Subject of
- Leonard, Walter Fenner "Buck", American, 1907 - 1997
- Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
- Type
- postcards
- Place depicted
- Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in faded black ink at the top of the card is "Walter F. Buck Leonard." The plaque has a depiction of Leonard in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WALTER FENNER LEONARD / "BUCK" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1933 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Walter F. (Buck) Leonard / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
- Object number
- 2012.172.21.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pinback button for the New York Black Yankees
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- New York Black Yankees, American, 1932 - 1948
- Medium
- ink, metal, and plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1938
- Description
- A circular New York Black Yankees pinback button. The pin is designed to look like a baseball with an image of crossed bats and baseball at the top with the text: [N.Y. BLACK / YANKEES] underneath. The images, type, and design are in blue over a white background. The back of the button has a maker’s mark that has been covered by two stickers and a fastener.
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Baseball bat used by Frank Robinson
- Manufactured by
- Hillerich & Bradsby Co., American, founded 1884
- Used by
- Robinson, Frank, American, 1935 - 2019
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 5/8 × 35 1/4 × 2 5/8 in. (6.7 × 89.5 × 6.7 cm)
- Type
- bats
- Place made
- Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973-1975
- Description
- Model R161 wood bat with black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [LOUISVILLE SLUGGER® / 125 / HILLERICH & BRADSBY Co / MADE IN U.S.A. / LOUISVILLE, KY. / Powerized]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [GENUINE / R161 / Frank Robinson / LOUISVILLE SLUGGER]. The bat is cracked one third of the way up from the handle.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.120.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic print of spectators at Forbes Field
- Photograph by
- Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Forbes Field, American, 1909 - 1971
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/2 × 14 in. (29.2 × 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place captured
- Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1945-1950
- Description
- A black and white photograph of spectators at a Negro League baseball game at Forbes Field. Some of the spectators are seated leaning on a railing. Other spectators are standing behind the seated spectators. They are all facing the field. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
- Object number
- 2014.302.80
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
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- Media Arts-Photography
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